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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 235.68 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 235.68 and 100.86 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 235.68 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/235.68 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 235.68 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 23,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770.68/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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